Enforcement Policy - Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022

In accordance with the provisions of the statutory guidance, the following factors will be considered by the Council when determining the level of financial penalty to impose for a breach of the Act:

•  Severity of the breach
• ·Starting point and range
• ·Aggravating and mitigating factors
• ·Fairness and proportionality

Although the Council has discretion in determining the appropriate level of financial penalty, within the limitations set out by the Act, regard has been given to the statutory guidance when creating this policy.